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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,180.18 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,180.18 and 299.86 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,180.18 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,180.18 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,180.18 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 353,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,888.77/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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